Scientists Study Atom Explosion's Effect on Foods
A Brookhaven National Laboratory project led by Dr. James F.E. Gunckel of Rutgers University seeks to measure how irradiation from atomic sources affects vegetation. The study, funded by an Atomic Energy Commission grant, examines direct radiation effects and its use as a growth analysis tool, focusing on chronic exposure and potential mutations with horticultural significance.
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New Brunswick
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Upton
N. Y
James FE. Gunckel
Rutgers University Department of Botany
Brookhavens Biology Department
Brookhaven Laboratory
Atomic Energy Commisson
Selene Morrow
The
State University
Brookhaven
A. H. Sparrow
W. R. Singleton
Brookhaven Biology
Gunckel
AEC
Rutgers
Dayton
Ohio
Miami (Ohio) University
Harvard
Guncke
Sigma Xi
Phi Sigma
Botanical Society of America
New England Botanical Club
Torrey Botanical Club
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Society For Study of Growth and Development
The Doctor's Holiday in Booneville Mountain Town
James Keenan a city surgeon returns to Booneville to help a dying father and meets a young woman whose belief in him reignites memories of his childhood. The encounter on the moonlit porch shifts his longing from city life to the mountains.
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James Keenan
Booneville
North Carolina
James
Workmen Struggle With Bugs in Iowa Police Radio
Des Moines reports detail issues with new Iowa patrol radios bought for 85 575 dollars after a FCC band shift. Engineers suspect ignition noise and fringe-reception problems, with several firms bidding and field teams working to fix equipment for 10s of cars.
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Iowa
Robert Hogan
Daily Press
DES Moines
IDPAY
Huye
Biehwey
State Executive Council
Representaatives
State Polics Radio Division
Ela Oul Tithatun
Federal Communications Commission
AMAL
Executive Council
Esteld
Ad Lowancces
Lowa
Charles Nord
State Police
Nord
How Long Does A Day Last Around The Date Line
The article explains the International Date Line and how a day can span 48 hours as it wraps westward around the globe. It notes Wrangel Island observes time earlier, causing a day to exist for 49 hours in parts of the world around the line.
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Pacific Ocean
Wrange Island
Siberia
Repaint or Repent Sign Boards Highlight Paint Renewal
A painter’s sign in Australia urges renewal of protective paint coatings with the message Repaint or Repent. The proverb-like warning underscores the value of timely maintenance to protect surfaces and extend longevity.
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Australia
Coal Use Reaches Unprecedented 108 Million Tons
The Federal Power Commission reports that U S electric utilities now consume bituminous coal at a record 108 million tons annually, reflecting a surge in energy demand and plant operation nationwide.
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Federal Power Commission
Kingfishers Engage in Acrobatic Aerial Fight
Eyewitnesses recount two kingfishers colliding in a vivid air battle above Birmingham Alabama. Mrs A S Hodge sheltered the birds after they crashed into a pine tree and tumbled to the ground stunned. Neighbors describe the scene as a dramatic aerial duel over a lake fish.
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Birmingham
Ala
A. S. Hodge
Three Apartments Destroyed by Fire in Montreal
Fire destroyed or damaged three apartment buildings in Montreal with at least one believed killed. Early police estimates said more than eight were missing, but fire director Raymond Pare cautioned the toll could change as survivors check with officials and search plans are coordinated.
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Montreal
Raymond Pare
Red Cross
Pare
Swine Institute Planned Saturday At Cedar Rapids
The Iowa State Spring Barrow Show in Cedar Rapids hosts an Institute program led by FE L Quaife of Iowa State College with speakers from the National Live Stock and Meat Board. Dr Maynard J Spear discusses Atrophie Rhinitis using color slides. a film on hog nutrition closes the program before a Grand Champion Barrow lunch.
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Swine Institute
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State
FE. L. Quaife
Iowa State College
National Live Stock and Meat Board
Roc. Pollock
Chicago
Pollock
Iowa
Maynard J. Spear
Spear
Oelwein
Hampton
Feed Institute of Iowa
Barrow
Iowa Swine Producers Ass'n
Dave Livingston to Speak at Meree Building Event
On Friday evening March 7 at 8 45 pm swine producer and humorist Dave Livingston from Washington will headline a show at Meree Building. Entries are expected to surpass the prior total of 411 hogs exhibited.
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Meree
Dave Livingston
Washington
Laws
Three Pastors Employed By Boston and Maine RR
Three ministers hold Boston and Maine Railroad jobs in addition to church roles. The Rev Earle E Waterman of Whitefield New Hampshire works as a section crew worker and donates earnings to his church. The Rev Gordon C Reardon of Hartford Vermont serves as a crossing water man at White River Junction. The Rev Henry M Ratliff Jr pastor at Woodsville New Hampshire also works with a section crew.
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Boston
Boston & Main Railroad
Earle Eo Waterman
Christian Advent Church
Whitefield
N. H
Gordon CC. Reardon
United Church of
Hartford
White River Junction
Henry M. Ratliff Jr
Methodist
Woodsville
N. Ho
One-Way Footprints Pointed to Burglars In Chicago
Detectives Albert Pienta and Harry Fries found footprints leading into a supermarket with none leaving. They discovered a jimmied window and seized Richard Zhonski, 22, and his brother Robert, who were allegedly raiding the freezer for steaks, hams, and chops.
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Chicago
Albert Pienta
Harry Fries
Richard Zhonski
Robert
Taxpayers surprised by two recent income tax rate increases
Federal returns due March 15 amid reports by Rex Chaney that Congress enacted two separate increases to individual rates. The first rise applies to all brackets and the second affects top earners, with delayed effects for withholding and final 1951 returns.
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Congress
Rex Chaney
United Press
Washington
Treasury
Administration
Imothe
Tbs
Korea
Ith
Tage
Growth of trailer living widens across United States
More than 1,500,000 Americans live in trailers today amid about 7,500 trailer parks offering parking, electricity, and sanitation. A growing share use mobile homes as year round residences, reflecting shifting housing patterns.
Washington Evening Journal masthead and staff list
The fragment shows the Washington Evening Journal masthead with publishers editors and staff roles, noting publication schedule afternoons except Sunday and holidays, post office filings, and wire service affiliations. It includes subscription rate fragments and association stamps.
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TRE Wasrington Evening Journal
Washington
Iéna Rider, Shannon & Co
KB. Shannen
Dave MK. Hider
Bruce
Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannen
Howard Hazen
Post
Iowa
United Press
Daily Press
Towa Daily Press
Ass'n
Tow
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Rock Island Produce CO
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Aces
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Chamber of Com
Kent
Midwest
Hotle Feed
Boston & Maine RR
Sis
Carry Lugton
Correton
Peyutien
Hs New
Gandy
West Chester
Federal Land Bank Farm Loans
Washington Co. Nat’s Farm Loan Ass
N. E. W. Cummings
Jeffery
Washington Concrete Co
12Th St
Rock Island
Dixie Dugan
Ando
By McEvoy & Striebe
Salsburs
Fred W. Bell
Old Rock Island Depot
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Chile
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